Welcome to Beyond the Script Season 2

Health advice is everywhere. Clear answers can be harder to find. Beyond the Script is back for Season 2, with Dr. Jake Goodman and CVS pharmacists helping you make sense of the health questions, decisions, and trends that come up in everyday life. From GLP-1s and hormone health to vaccines, care…

Sneezing, Congestion and Itchy Eyes: Your Pharmacist’s Guide to Spring Allergies

For millions of people, spring means sunshine, warmer weather… and allergy season. In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS pharmacist Alexandra Wohlgemuth to break down the symptoms, triggers, treatments, and everyday habits that can make spring allergies easier to m…

Sleep, Supplements and Snoring: What Pharmacists Want You to Know

Why are so many of us tired but still struggling to sleep well?  Sleep isn’t just about getting more hours—it’s about getting better rest.   In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS pharmacist Sepideh Manafi to unpack the most common sleep questions people ask every…

Proactive Health: How Your Pharmacist Can Help You Stay Ahead

What does proactive health actually look like in everyday life?  In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist Marshal Carter to explore how pharmacists help people stay ahead of illness through preventative care, medication safety, and everyday health habits…

Let’s Talk Women’s Health (The Questions You’re Actually Asking)

Women’s health isn’t just about major milestones like pregnancy or menopause — it’s about the everyday questions, symptoms, screenings, and decisions that shape long-term wellbeing.  In this episode of Beyond The Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and women’s health advocate Dr…

Kids, Colds & Care: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Pediatric Health

When it comes to our kids’ health, the questions can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and mom of two, Heidy Martinez, to break down what parents really need to know about pediatric health.  From fevers and allergies to antibiot…

Let’s Talk Heart Health with Your Pharmacist

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States — yet many of its biggest risk factors are preventable.  In this episode of Beyond the Script, host Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and district leader Nicole Henry to explain what heart health really means, how condit…

Gut Health Decoded: What Your Pharmacist Wants You to Know

Bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation—are these symptoms normal, or signs of something deeper?  On this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS pharmacist and district leader Victoria Mottola to break down gut health, the gut microbiome, and the questions pharmacists …

The Cold & Flu Episode Everyone Needs Right Now

Cold and flu season is here—and the symptoms can be confusing.   Is it just a cold, or something more serious? In this first episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS Pharmacy Region Director Gaurang Trivedi to break down what really matters during peak sick season.  Togethe…

Welcome to Beyond the Script from CVS Pharmacy

Ever freeze when the pharmacist asks, “Any questions?” Beyond the Script is here to help.  Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast answers the health questions you meant to ask—and the ones you didn’t know you should. Each episode features CVS pharmacists sharing trusted advice, busting myths, a…